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The official account of First 5, a whole-of-government strategy for babies, young children and their families, led by @deptcde

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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality (@deptcde) @NormaFoleyTD1 today launched two action plans for the early learning and care and school-age childcare sector.
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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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An bhfuil ceist agat faoin #ScéimNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí (SNCL) agus gá a bheith i dteagmháil? Is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an Ionad Tacaíochta do Thuismitheoirí ar 01 906 8530 ó 9am-5pm, Luan-Aoine.
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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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Have a question about the #NationalChildcareScheme (#NCS) and need to get in touch? You can contact the Parent Support Centre on 01 906 8530 from 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. You can also find a list of answers to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here: https://t.co/QCcMSYDOn3
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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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Have you heard of the Family Time at Your Library initiative? 📚 It’s running through the month of December! 🎄
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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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To mark the launch, Minister Foley and Minister of State with Responsibility for Disability @EmerHigginsTD met children and staff at the YMCA childcare facility in Dublin city centre. Read the full press release here:
gov.ie
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@DeptCDE
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
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To mark the launch, Minister Foley and Minister of State with responsibility for disability @EmerHigginsTD met children and staff at the YMCA childcare facility in Dublin city centre. Read more in our press release: https://t.co/sYLVlUYvOi
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@DeptCDE
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality @NormaFoleyTD1 today launched two action plans for the early learning and care and school-age childcare sector.
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@Barnardos_IRL
Barnardos Ireland
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Need advice or assistance? Our Parent Support Line is staffed by professionals ready to help!💚 ⏰ Open Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM 🗓️ Days: Monday to Friday* ☎️ Contact: 1800 910 123 *Closed from 24th Dec, reopens 5th Jan. #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
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@DeptCDE
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality @NormaFoleyTD1 has today published two action plans for the early learning and care and school-age childcare sector. Read our press release: https://t.co/sYLVlUYvOi
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@HSELive
HSE Ireland
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The National Maternity Experience Survey results are now live. Women who gave birth in Ireland in February or March 2025 shared their experiences of maternity care in this joint initiative from @HIQA, the HSE and @Roinnslainte. Visit: https://t.co/rImWIqyCCZ @careexperience
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@Education_Ire
Department of Education and Youth
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📢 Final chance to complete the primary school survey Parents/guardians of children aged 0–12, have your say on the future of your child’s primary school. The survey is quick, easy, and confidential 👉 https://t.co/h2wxNPDBh1 📅 Closing date: 16 December 2025 @ 11.59pm
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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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The #PrimarySchoolSurvey is closing tomorrow! 📣 Have your say on the future of your primary school. Submit your responses online at
gov.ie
This survey is for parents and guardians of children in primary school or who will enter primary school in the coming years
@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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Calling all parents and guardians! 📣 Have your say on the future of your primary school. Complete the short online survey today at https://t.co/asgESc7nay. Your voice matters! #PrimarySchoolSurvey #AnSuirbhéBunscoile @Education_Ire
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@HSELive
HSE Ireland
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There are lots of things you can do to help keep well this winter. ➡️ Clean your hands properly and regularly ➡️ Stay at home if you are sick ➡️ Eat a healthy, balanced diet ➡️ Get enough sleep each night ➡️ Take time for regular physical activity ➡️ Stock up on
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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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Contact your local library service for details of family events and activities this December! ☃ #LibrariesIreland #RightToRead #CéadMíleFáilte #First5Ireland
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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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The #FamilyTimeAtYourLibrary events aim to support a family-focused approach to reading with children as part of the national Right to Read programme and to increase awareness of the benefits of reading and promote reading as a fun, recreational activity for children.
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First 5 Ireland
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Have you heard of the Family Time at Your Library initiative? 📚 It’s running through the month of December! 🎄
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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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Ar mhaith leat do chostais chúram leanaí a laghdú? Tabhair cuairt ar https://t.co/Dkr1uLmdlS chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoin Scéim Náisiúnta um Chúram Leanaí, lena n-áirítear conas iarratas a dhéanamh!
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@First5_Ireland
First 5 Ireland
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Looking to reduce your childcare costs? Visit https://t.co/Dkr1uLmdlS to learn more about the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), including how to apply!
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@Education_Ire
Department of Education and Youth
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📣 Hey Parents - Have Your Say! Take part in the Primary School Survey today 👉 https://t.co/h2wxNPDBh1 It’s quick, easy, and confidential. Don’t miss your chance - survey closes 16 December. #Primaryschoolsurvey
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@DeptCDE
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
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There will be guidelines for assessment officers to make clear that the AON process should be focused on establishing the needs for a child, rather than lengthy and complex reports on a diagnosis of disability. Read our press release:
gov.ie
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